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Calculation Methods of Circuits

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IST4004
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: SAT 2022 / 2022V / 2023 / 2024 / 2024V
ST 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 2 (2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025-2026)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Mäkinen, Seppo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-ST-2N2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Kari JokinenFinnish2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18
2I-ST-2N, YHT-VY-22018-08-31 – 2020-08-31Kari Jokinen, Timo RinneFinnish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
3I-ST-2N, YHT-VY-22019-09-02 – 2020-05-31Juha Nieminen, Kari Jokinen, Vesa VerkkonenFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
3001ST2019-2, ST2019-2A, ST2019-2B, ST2019-2C, ST2019-2D2020-10-19 – 2021-02-28Matti Niskala, Timo RinneFinnish2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11
3002ST2020-2, ST2020-2A, ST2020-2B, ST2020-2C, ST2020-2D2021-10-25 – 2022-02-27Juha Ramsila, Matti NiskalaFinnish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3010ST2021-2, ST2021-2A, ST2021-2B, ST2021-2C, ST2021-2D2022-08-29 – 2022-12-17Juha RamsilaFinnish2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06
3011SAT2022-2, SAT2022-2A, SAT2022-2B, SAT2022-2C, SAT2022-2D2023-08-28 – 2023-12-16Jukka HautalaFinnish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06
3012SAT2022V-2, SAT2022V-2A, SAT2022V-2B2023-08-28 – 2023-12-16Jukka HautalaFinnish2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06
3013SAT2023-2, SAT2023-2A, SAT2023-2B, SAT2023-2C, SAT2023-2D, SAT2023-2E2024-10-21 – 2024-12-14Jukka HautalaFinnish2024-08-01 – 2024-09-06

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the complex number system when calculating AC circuits and knows how to apply it to practical circuits, choose the best solution method for varying applications, can use PC software when calculating circuits.

Student's Workload

135 h, containing 50 h of scheduled contact studies.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Tasavirtapiirit ja sähkömittaustekniikka, Vaihtovirtapiirit ja sähkömittaustekniikka.

Contents

Components of AC circuit. Curent, voltage, power and energy as a funktion of time. Complex number system, power calculation in AC systems, series and parallel resonance circuits and their application, quality factor and bandwith. Use of matrix equation with mesh and node analysis, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, simple network parameters and the use of desibel, circuits containing drived sources, symmetric and asymmetric 3-phase systems.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Vesa Verkkonen: Teoreettinen sähkötekniikka 2, Virtapiirien laskentamenetelmät/Piirianalyysi,164 s.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, home assignments and compulsory PC exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and combine the knowledge with previously learnt in various contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise themethods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Examination, completed PC exercises, completed home assignments.


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